"Byron Shire Cr Paul Spooner, manager of the Byron Community Centre, is helping to ensure all funds are managed correctly and that we organise a fantastic music and arts event to fundraise even more money."

The Rise Above the Flood fundraising event will be held on May 12 at the Byron Theatre.

So far, Hussy Hicks and Aine Tyrrell are some of the musicians confirmed.

Ms Harker said the contribution by Simon Baker and Rebecca Rigg, plus the pledge by Patti Smith, plus all other donations received, will be made available to those affected by the weather event as soon as possible.